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, or drop off press releases or photos at 5215 Scotts Valley Drive, Ste. F, Scotts Valley 95066. Deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday. Entries are subject to editing, and publication is not guaranteed.
Friday, Feb. 17
Felton blood drive
When: 1 to 6 p.m.
Where: Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: Donors should sign up for an appointment to give blood, using sponsor code “FELTON.”
Info: 800-733-2767 or http://redcrossblood.org
Contra dance
When: 8 to 11 p.m.
Where: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, in Felton
Details: All dances are taught, and no partner is needed.
Cost: $10 suggested donation
Info: www.santacruzdance.org
Saturday, Feb. 18
First aid, CPR class
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Felton firehouse, 131 Kirby St., in Felton
Details: The class includes pediatric first aid; adult, child and infant CPR; and use of automatic external defibrillators.
Cost: Free for Felton residents, $36 for others
Info: www.feltonfire.com or 335-4422
Family fun night
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Rec Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave., in Boulder Creek 
Info: Children can be dropped off for games, art and tumbling, with food provided. Parents can check out the Boulder Creek Family Network meet-and-greet at nearby Boulder Creek Pizza and Pub. Calling for reservations is recommended.
Cost: $6 per child
Info: 338-4144
Sunday, Feb. 19
Pancake breakfast
When: 8:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Highway 9, in Ben Lomond
Details: The senior center’s monthly pancake breakfast will include piano music by Char.
Cost: $5 for adults, $2.50 for children
Info: 336-8900
History walk
When: 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Felton
Details: Residents are invited to learn the history of California and the park with naturalist Lee Summers.
Info: 335-9348
Tuesday, Feb. 21
Scotts Valley Historical Society meeting
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Scott House, 1 Civic Center Drive
Info: 438-6506
Wednesday, Feb. 22
Public speaking workshop
When: Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive
Info: The Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters will help with speaking skills in a friendly environment. The group meets Wednesdays.
Info: 335-3693
McPherson to speak
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road
Info: Former Secretary of State Bruce McPherson will speak about reform at the state level during the Scotts Valley Exchange Club’s regular social gathering. The evening with McPherson, a candidate for the 5th District seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, will be open to public.
Info: Chris Perri, 239-9269
Thursday, Feb. 23
Financial Peace University class begins
When: 7 p.m.
Where: New Hope Church, 4001 Granite Creek Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: A 13-week course taught by Dave Ramsey on DVD that teaches people to plan with their money to free themselves of debt.
Info: Aaron Redshaw, 438-1771
Saturday, Feb. 25
Supervisor candidate kickoff
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Trout Farm Inn, 7701 E. Zayante Road, in Felton
Details: Bill Smallman, a 5th District candidate for the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, will kick off his campaign with a meet-and-greet, including light refreshments and a no-host bar.
SLV Grad Night wine, chocolate tasting
When: 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: Bruno’s BBQ, 230 Mount Hermon Road, Ste. G, in Scotts Valley
Details: A chocolate-and-wine tasting and silent auction will support San Lorenzo Valley High School’s Grad Night. Tickets will be sold in advance or at the door.
Cost: $15 for crystal wine glass and five tastings
Info: 334-2800 or 566-2451
Child care for date night
When: 5 to 10 p.m.
Where: Glen Arbor Preschool, 9393 Glen Arbor Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Pizza, movies, and games are available for children while parents take a night out on the town.
Cost: $25
Info: 336-3448
Business association anniversary dinner
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Scopazzi’s Restaurant, 13300 Big Basin Highway, in Boulder Creek
Details: Boulder Creek Business Association will install newly elected board members and host dinner and silent auction. All are welcome.
Cost: $40 advance, $45 at the door
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Women with depression to meet
Where: Felton
Details: A new, free social group for women with depression will aim to provide uplifting peer support. The group will meet every four to six weeks in the San Lorenzo Valley. Those who wish to participate should email for details about the meeting place and time. Correspondence will be kept confidential.
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Sunday, Feb. 26
Farm tours
When: 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Johnson Farm, 16385 Two Bar Road, in Boulder Creek
Info: The Johnson Farm will host a field day open to the public with the California Christmas Tree Association. Owners Rob and Terry Johnson will give farm tours.
Cost: Free
Info: 338-0422 or www.farmerrob.com
Saturday, March 3
SV Lions crab cioppino feed
When: 6 p.m.
Where: CPDES Hall, 216 Evergreen St., in Santa Cruz, near Harvey West Park
Details: Scotts Valley Host Lions Club will host its 42nd annual all-you-can-eat crab cioppino feed and dance.
Cost: $45, $10 for dancing only
Info: 438-1848
Boulder Creek Fire crab feed
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Fire Department, 13230 Highway 9
Details: The ticket price includes fresh crab, salad, bread and pasta. Tickets must be reserved by Feb. 25.
Cost: $45
Info: 338-7222, ext. 29
 
Thursday, March 8
Eat Yourself Healthy lecture
When: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Sandi Rechenmacher, a local nutritionist and instructor, will offer new recipes, resources and materials for healthy living.
Cost: Free
Info: 427-7717 or

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